If your ideal getaway includes expending some energy and having an adrenaline rush whilst exploring the great outdoors, our activity and adventure holiday specialists can guide you to a fantastic range of tailor-made breaks, all around the world.

Sun, sea and sand... sometimes you simply want to slow down and relax on a luxurious beach. We can arrange beach getaways around the world, such as Caribbean scene stealers and Indian Ocean atolls and the pristine sands of eastern and southern Africa.

Escorted tours are a great way to maximise your time and take advantage of local knowledge and support, whether you’re after the camaraderie of sharing amazing sights and stories with new friends, or looking for a more personalised experience.

Culinary tours offer a way to get close to a region’s culture, showcasing the best of local farming and tradition. With Wexas, enjoy everything from little-known local discoveries to fine wine tastings at the world’s best vineyards.

Step back in time and watch the world go by on a luxurious great railway journey. Inspired by the great train rides of the age of steam, and an opportunity for greener travel, holidaymakers around the world are choosing life at a more leisurely, stylish and intimate pace.

From the Pyramids to the Parthenon. local history and culture add a rich flavour to any travel experience. Whether you want to explore the great opera house of Sydney or the Palaeolithic paintings of France our specialists can help you find your ideal holiday.

Let us plan a luxury honeymoon that will take your breath away. Our honeymoon holiday specialists can build you a customised itinerary to any of the world's most romantic destinations, and will be on-hand the entire time you're away to ensure your trip-of-a-lifetime goes off without a hitch.

Earth’s natural wonders make for breath-taking destinations. No-one who has been close can ever forget the sights and sounds of the great waterfalls of Iguazu on the border of Brazil and Argentina, or the Victoria Falls between Zambia and Zimbabwe.

A luxury safari holiday in the wilderness game reserves of East and Southern Africa is an unbeatable experience. Whether a wildlife-only trip or combined with a beach or city extension, the thrill of getting close to majestic big cats, elephants and other animals on a luxury safari forges a lifetim…

Luxury spa breaks are the ultimate in indulgence, whether you choose an island resort in the Indian Ocean, Thailand or Malaysia, a boutique hotel on South Africa’s Garden Route or a long weekend relaxing closer to home.

A winter holiday doesn’t have to be about skiing; exciting winter activities in destinations such as Iceland and Scandinavia to enjoy a snowy adventure; where else can you stay at a hotel built from blocks of freshly cut ice or soak in a hot tub beneath the Aurora Borealis

Whether you’re looking to sample one of Europe’s cultural hotspots with a quick city break, fancy a shopping trip to New York, a wildlife and wilderness escape or a long weekend of sun and sea, our short break specialists are here to help you create your perfect mini-adventure.

Over the last few decades we've arranged thousands of trips. The Wexas TOP 50 Worldwide Journeys are the result of our consultants' collective knowledge. Let us guide you around our favourite places or take the Wexas travel challenge to prove how well-travelled you really are.

We've rounded up 50 of the most loved, talked about and longed for journeys across Europe, North Africa and The Middle East. All of the journeys here come highly recommended by our clients and destination specialists and all can be tailored to suit your own requirements.

There’s something truly luxurious about departing on a holiday that is designed just for you. We aim to create your ideal holiday, and to organise it flawlessly. In order to do so, we tailor-make cruises to the precise way you'd like to enjoy it.

If you develop a taste for cruising, it’s sometimes difficult to imagine any other kind of holiday. Life on board a cruise ship is like staying in a floating five-star hotel, where the scenery changes with every sailing hour.

An adventure cruise combines the luxuries of life on board a superbly appointed expedition-class vessel with exciting excursions by inflatable Zodiac dinghy and onshore explorations of local wildlife and landscape.

Luxury river cruises range from a sedate sojourn on the Danube or the Canal du Midi to a full-blown adventure on the Amazon, a fascinating trip through Indochina on the Mekong, or a lazy cruise along the tranquil backwaters of Kerala.

Wexas offers tailor-made journeys to the world’s finest destinations with a carefully curated collection of hotels, airlines, airport lounges, restaurants and more. But luxury is more than 5-star venues; here are some of the ways that we provide a high-end experience on every step of your journey.

The beauty of tailor-made travel is that every trip is designed around your individual needs. Our destination specialists will work with you to create a luxury holiday that matches your tastes and interests, as well as your available time and finances.

All of our destination specialists are passionate about travel. It's their knowledge of the regions they specialise in and their ability to draw from personal experience that allows them to put together seamless tailor-made itineraries time after time.

Traveller magazine is the UK's longest-running travel magazine; since 1970 it has reported on the real experience of travelling the world, publishing articles by today's leading explorers, adventurers, photographers and travel writers, as well as tips and opinions from our destination specialists.

Wexas Travel insurance offers genuinely extensive cover for peace of mind while you are travelling. Using our 44 years of experience, we have designed a policy that offers extensive cover, along with a range of optional add-ons that includes winter sports, cruises and business trips.

France tailor-made holidays

Introduction

France is one of the world's great travel destinations. From Paris to Provence and Brittany to Burgundy, Alsace to Auvergne, there's something for everyone – and so it's little surprise that France consistently rates as one of the most popular holiday destinations in the world. And from the UK it's right on our doorstep, a mere hop across the Channel - making it the perfect place for a short break or a longer self-drive or tailor-made tour.

Whether you're visiting the countless grand cathedrals and bastions of France's ancient cities or surfing the Atlantic breakers on the Côte d'Argent in Aquitaine, skiing the pure-white slopes of Chamonix or catching a glimpse of the Mona Lisa at the Louvre in Paris, France holidays are endlessly diverse and constantly inspiring.

Historically, France is one of Europe's most fascinating countries. Neanderthal civilisations are said to have been established here as long ago as 50,000 BC and, since then, empires have come and gone, kings have been crowned and some beheaded, and numerous wars have been won and lost - all of which have left behind landmarks and traditions that have shaped the French identity.

Today, her influence stretches way beyond her borders, whether through the country's leading role in the European Union or in former colonies in Africa, Asia and elsewhere, in which the French language and traditions remain. French food is one of the most familiar exports, the likes of tarte tartin, moules frites, duck confit and endless varieties of cheese enjoyed in many countries, but best enjoyed in France than anywhere else. And then of course there's the small matter of French wine – Bordeaux, Bourgueil, Burgundy and Champagne to name a few – each and every one iconic, distinct, and truly French.

The English playwright Charles Morgan once said ‘France is an idea necessary to civilisation'. Think of farmers' markets in the Loire Valley, artists working along the Seine in Paris, rowing boats in the La Venise Verte in Poitou-Charentes and the glamorous bars of the French Riviera and it'd be near impossible to disagree with him.

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Where to go in France

Southeastern France is a varied and enticing holiday destination, a place where luxury indulgences can be enjoyed with the jet set in Cannes and Nice, but where an another, more authentic version of France is never far away. It can be tasted in the hearty food of Lyon, smelt in the lavender fields …

Southwestern France has a lot to offer travellers. Beautifully rural in parts, dramatically mountainous in others and fringed by the stunning beaches of the Atlantic coast to the west, this area of France encompasses the three great regions of the Midi Pyrenees, Languedoc-Roussillon and Aquitaine.

Western France, like many areas of France, is quite distinct from its neighbours. Though situated across the sea from the British Isles, the area has as much in common with the Celtic traditions of Wales, Scotland and Ireland as it does with France, thanks largely to its close historical links with…

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"If you are lucky enough to have lived in Paris as a young man, then wherever you go for the rest of your life, it stays with you, for Paris is a moveable feast."Ernest Hemingway
France has a fabulous variety of year-round attractions. Skiing is possible in the Alps from mid-December to late April in the main resorts, and even into summer on the high glaciers of Val d'Isère, Les Deux Alpes and l'Alpe d'Huez, while the lower slopes of the Alps, Jura and Pyrenees offer fabulous hiking and biking from spring to autumn. Paris seduces visitors all through the year, though springtime remains a perennial favourite; the Mediterranean coast and …

Top itineraries in France

The Loire is the longest river in France, rising from the Massif Central and flowing 620 miles to the Atlantic Ocean, passing beautiful rolling countryside, some of France's finest vineyards, picturesque villages and an incredible concentration of grand country chateaux.

Explore the regions of Languedoc and Provence on this seven-day self-drive tour. Feel the weight of history in Carcassonne and Avignon, walk among olive trees, lavender and vineyards, fill up on foie gras at centuries-old markets, and bask on the beaches of the Cote d'Azur.

Travelling by Eurostar is a fast and convenient way to hop across to the Continent. Via a quick change of trains in Paris, Lille or Brussels, the network opens up the whole of Europe, and connects to more than 100 destinations in France, Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands and Switzerland.

Created by architect Victor Louis in 1776 and located in the heart of Bordeaux's historic 'golden triangle', opposite the Grand Theatre, the Grand Hotel de Bordeaux & Spa enjoys a setting in perfect keeping with the grandeur of its spectacular neoclassical façade. Set just moments from Bordeaux's m…

Special offers in France

Be transported from one magical moment to the next on this memorable journey, beginning with 2 nights in spectacular Verona for a breathtaking performance of Nabucco at the internationally acclaimed Arena di Verona.

Imagine starting your incredible journey through the Mediterranean with two nights in a magnificent 9th century, stone castle. The majestic Parador de Cardona boasts grand, vaulted ceilings, modernised stately guest rooms, and panoramic views of the surrounding city and countryside.

France articles

Europe's many seas means there are a huge number of quality beaches to enjoy. Different countries, cultures, foods and landscapes vie for your attention so it's easy to pick a great spot. Here is our list of the best places to lay down your towel.

What our clients say about our France holidays

Pippa advised me on a potential trip to France prior to attending a course. As it happens the course did not run and she helped set up a fun holiday and rearrange the trains. The places visited were spectacular. Castel Nouvelle was a wonderful place to stay with fantastic friendly service. Well worth a visit.

Frank F

I was particularly pleased with the choice of hotels. I asked for hotels with character within small towns where we could find a range of restaurants and what I got was spot on.

John J

I use Wexas for almost all my travel, and have never been disappointed, even when the itinerary has been quite complicated.

Pauline P

Rui Ribeiro once again has organised everything absolutely perfect for us and we had a truly marvellous time

Brigitta B

Very knowledgeable about my destination in France, and efficient and helpful.

Why book with Wexas Travel?

At Wexas, we specialise in bespoke travel experiences. Our itineraries are just samples of what we can
arrange, and can be changed depending on your precise needs, finances and ideas by our experienced
destination specialists.

Contact one of our consultants on
020 7590 0618
to discuss how we can tailor your holiday.